Reading these comments on DIY Laptop Cases, I am remembering from somewhere
in the distant past a kit for making a tool box. I can't recall whether I
saw this at an exhibition, or read of it in a magazine.

There was a sheet of metal, probably dural about 10 gauge or 1/16th inch,
there was a length of channel, 'L' shaped but curved rather sharp angle.
This must have been twice the thickness of the sheet and had a grove milled
along each edge. Cut 4 pieces of the length of the sides of the sheet, slot
the short side of the angle on to the sheet, the corners are then open, they
weren't mitred, but I think a separate preformed corner was fitted. This was
one half of the box. Do the same for the other half, fit pieces of sheet
metal in the groves of the long side of this bottom part to make a deep
box. I can't remember the details of fitting hinges or fasteners.

Does it ring any bells with anyone, or is there any place one search for
information? I presume it couldn't have been very successful otherwise they
would still be around.

    Alec Lefevre

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